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Can you play it with your eyes shut? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nap

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This might be a double definition.

'can you play' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'it with your eyes shut?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for nap that I've seen before include "Siesta" , "raised bits of velvet" , "One likely to win" , "soft, fluffy surface" , "one akin to whist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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